Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy

By Lusine Karapetyan

1. Pathology: due to damage to the brain which results in a variety of motor disorders

Classification:

• Diplegia
• Hemiplegia- Same side Upper Extremity and Lower extremity
• Triplegia- 3 extremities involved
• Quadriplegia- all 4 extremities are involved

2. PT Evaluation:
   • Look at the patient’s mobility
   • Assess the patient’s tone

3. Intervention
   • Stretching
   • Positioning to inhibit reflexive reactions
   • Promote weight bearing
   • Tone inhibition
   • Encourage midline
   • Provide sensory input
   • Use of assistive devices as needed – loftstrand crutches, walkers

4. Website/Resources

CerebralPalsy.org | Help, Resources for Children with CP

Cerebral Palsy Help for Parents and Caregivers

5. References

O’Sullivan, S. B., Schmitz, T. J., Fulk, G. D., & O’Sullivan, S. B. (2019). Physical rehabilitation. F.A. Davis.